חֶמְלָה
chem.lahcompassionHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
from H2550; commiseration
Traditional renderings: merciful, pity.
Traditional renderings: merciful, pity.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders חֶמְלָה:
- πάσχωpaschō“to suffer”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Genesis 19:16בְּחֶמְלַ֥ת · compassionBut when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them.
- Isaiah 63:9וּבְחֶמְלָת֖וֹ · and compassionIn all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.